Greer gets $10M grant to strengthen wastewater infrastructure
Greer’s Commission of Public Works has received a $10 million grant to improve wastewater infrastructure through the S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority in a project that will expand capacity at CPW’s Maple Creek wastewater treatment plant. Greer CPW is one of 216 public water and sewer utilities across the...
Hundreds without power in Greenville Co. during storms, Duke Energy says
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Duke Energy reports hundreds of customers in Greenville County are suffering power outages during storms. Duke Energy said 1,710 customers have been affected as of Monday at 11 p.m. Power is expected to be restored by 12 p.m. on Tuesday. Rain is expected to pick...
An Absolute Blast: Rydables at Greenville Glides
Inside: How you can ride a unicorn down Main Street. Read about a Rydables tour in Greenville, SC with Greenville Glides. We had one of the most unique and unforgettable experiences our family has ever done—riding around Greenville on these vibrant animal‑character scooters called Rydables. Even as locals, cruising...
Crews: Two people hurt in Spartanburg duplex fire
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Converse Fire District said two people were hurt in a duplex fire in Spartanburg on Monday. Officials said the fire took place in a bedroom at a duplex on Dan River Road. The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office said they believe the fire to be...
Construction underway on pedestrian bridge for popular Upstate trail
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – Construction is slated to begin on a new pedestrian bridge in Greenville on Monday. Parts of the Swamp Rabbit Trail in Greenville are now closed to cyclists and pedestrians in connection with the ongoing project. It includes sidewalks and the section of the trail that stretches from Legacy...
Over 30 dogs rescued in Greenville dog fight investigation
Three men were arrested after Greenville County deputies rescued over 30 dogs in a dog fighting investigation.
Thousands without power in South Carolina due to weather
SOUTH CAROLINA — More than 4,600 customers are without power across the Upstate region, with the majority of outages reported in Duncan, according to Duke Energy. Heavy rain that began Sunday has brought approximately an inch and a half of precipitation to the area, with forecasters predicting up to two more inches...
Pride in Plastic – Buffalo Native Recycles Plastics Business In New Upstate Home
A New York transplant is thriving in the Upstate and building his business as he forges relationships to buy and sell plastics, sometimes diverting surplus and scrap materials from landfills. Just don’t ask him to recycle your old office equipment. “It’s funny. I get that question all the time,” says Larry Welnowski...
Man found dead after Haywood Mall parking lot shooting, officials say
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Greenville County Coroner’s Office said it responded to a shooting that occurred in the Haywood Mall parking lot Sunday. Officials said that they received an emergency call around 6:50 p.m. reporting a gunshot. First responders arrived and located a man with a gunshot wound.
Anderson Co. EMS recognized for pediatric treatment abilities
Anderson County EMS was recently named as the first non-transport agency in South Carolina that can treat children before an ambulance arrives.